PUAFER006 - Lead an emergency control organisation or commonly known as Fire Warden. This unit has been designed for individuals who are required to implement an emergency response as specified in the facility emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation (ECO). Individuals who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the ECO.  It includes undertaking pre-emergency planning, taking appropriate actions in an emergency, and assisting with post-emergency activities. It applies to members of an ECO who are floor or area wardens and/or wardens or deputy wardens.

Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively:

• Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

• Brief emergency services personnel

• Command, control and coordinate facility emergency response procedures

• Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations concluding facility emergency

• Give clear directions and keep others informed throughout the emergency in accordance with the facility emergency plan

• Identify evacuation assembly areas

• Implement facility emergency response procedures

• Interpret information displayed on emergency control indicator equipment including fire indicator panel, building management system and security management system

• Prepare for emergencies in a facility

• Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately

• Undertake pre-emergency planning 

The following units will be included in your certificate:

PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

This certificate has does not require renewal by industry recommendation.